HVAC Estimator

HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. seeks an HVAC Estimator to drive project estimates across plan-spec and design-build opportunities.

You will partner with design, project development, purchasing and construction teams from initial review through turnover, developing accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for diverse projects. Ideal candidates have 2–10 years of estimating experience, strong take-off and pricing skills, and the ability to balance deadlines, supplier relationships, and

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of HVAC estimating experience.
• Strong take-off and pricing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and bids.

Responsibilities

• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for estimates.
• Review drawings, specs, and bid documents to define HVAC scope and risks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation, and controls.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals for coverage and qualifications.
• Prepare bid clarifications, exclusions, alternates, and VE options.
• Price conceptual and design-build solutions with the design team.
• Participate in bid reviews and help set pricing strategy with preconstruction leadership.
• Coordinate with project managers and field leaders to validate labor assumptions.

Skills

Take-off & pricing

Bid management

Supplier relationships

Deadline management

Risk assessment

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. is the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ rep in North America, with 20 locations in the US and Canada. HTS has a vibrant look and brand promise -- one that reflects our company-wide commitment to ensure the individual success of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation and maintenance including our employees, suppliers, customers and end users.

We are seeking an HVAC Estimator who will play a key role in pursuit of projects across different market verticals. This role supports both plan-spec and design-build opportunities, working closely with our design, project development, purchasing, and construction teams from the initial review through project turnover.

This position is ideal for a motivated professional with 2–10 years of experience who is eager to expand their technical expertise and grow into a future leadership role within a rapidly scaling organization. The ideal candidate combines strong take-off and pricing skills with sound judgement about scope, constructability, and risk. They are comfortable managing multiple deadlines, building relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, and taking ownership of their bids.

Responsibilities

• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for complete project estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define HVAC scope and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation, controls, and related HVAC components.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals, confirming scope coverage and qualifications.
• Prepare bid clarifications, exclusions, alternates, and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with the internal design team to price conceptual and design-build solutions as they develop.
• Participate in bid reviews and help establish pricing strategy with preconstruction leadership.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field leaders to validate labor assumptions and construction approaches.

HTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by laws.